Where USA TODAY Sports ranked Florida’s early signing day class

Gators climb to 8th in SEC, 11th nationally in USA TODAY Sports’ 2025 signing day class rankings.

USA TODAY Sports ranks Florida football’s 2025 signing day class eighth in the SEC and eleventh nationally, marking a significant advancement for Billy Napier and the Gators.

The Gators’ recent surge in recruiting efforts has not only outpaced in-state rivals Miami and Florida State, but also positioned them solidly in the upper echelon of the conference.

You can view Florida’s full 2025 signing day class here.

The SEC remains a powerhouse in college football recruiting, with Texas and Georgia leading the way, according to USA TODAY Sports writer Paul Myerberg. The Bulldogs and Longhorns have clinched the top spots, followed closely by Alabama and Auburn.

This is what Myerberg wrote about this year’s signing day class for the Florida Gators.

USA TODAY Sports’ take on signing day

Top recruits: WR Vernell Brown III, CB Ben Hanks Jr., EDGE Jayden Woods.

“In dire straits until the school decided to bring back coach Billy Napier for another year, the Gators’ class surged into signing day and into the top half of the SEC. Florida won in-state battles with Miami and Florida State and was able to hold onto prospects such as four-star defensive lineman Joseph Mbatchou.”

Full SEC signing day class rankings

  1. Texas Longhorns
  2. Georgia Bulldogs
  3. Alabama Crimson Tide
  4. Auburn Tigers
  5. LSU Tigers
  6. Texas A&M Aggies
  7. Tennessee Volunteers
  8. Florida Gators
  9. Ole Miss Rebels
  10. Oklahoma Sooners
  11. Missouri Tigers
  12. South Carolina Gamecocks
  13. Arkansas Razorbacks
  14. Kentucky Wildcats
  15. Mississippi State Bulldogs
  16. Vanderbilt Commodores

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